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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a 10-week moderate exercise on iron status and aerobic capacity of adult women. Seventeen women, 56- to 67-years, served either as controls (no exercise, n = 9) or participated in a supervised exercise program (n = 8). Women in the exercise group cycled on an ergometer three days per week, for 40 minutes at 70 to 75% maximal heart rate for 10 weeks. Pre- and post- (weeks 0 and 11) submaximal treadmill stress tests were obtained. Aerobic capacity was evaluated by heart rate per grade, maximum oxygen capacity, and time to reach 70% maximum heart rate. The results indicated that average heart rate per grade decreased and time to reach 70% max heart rate increased in the exercise group (p |